Port 1025 open

(I added this message to an older thread but I dont think it has been picked up so I am reposting it here)

I recently upgraded from the free Zone Alarm to Zone Alarm with antivirus, but now, unlike before, when I run the GRC port scan, I am told port 1025 is open, whereas before, with the free version, it was shown as stealthed! My security settings are all set by Zone Alarm itself - it set them automatically, and Internet Security is set to &quot;High&quot;, so I cannot add an extra port to block.

Re: Port 1025 open

Try this. Go to your Zone Alarm Programs List and put a 'ask' question mark next to every program in the 'server' columns both 'Trusted' & 'Internet' zones. The only exception is that Generic Host Process For Win32 Services should have server rights but only in the Trusted zone. None of those applications need server rights to function properly. Now check your port 1025 again.

When you get your new modem/router, you'll need to add your LAN IP to the Trusted Zone, but Zone Alarm should 'see' the new network once you hook every thing up and boot your computer.

Re: Port 1025 open

I have done what you suggest. Thanks.

It looks to me like LEXPPS.EXE is causing the problem. Whenever it asks for rights Port 1025 opens, and when I deny it Port 1025 seems to become stealthed. I have not monitored it closely enough to say for certain, but I think this is the problem. What is LEXPPS.EXE and why does it use this port? It is in the Windows System32 directory.

Re: Port 1025 open

From what I can find, the LEXPPS.EXE process is used to enable your Lexmark printer to be shared over a network. I assume you have or had a Lexmark printer? Google LEXPPS.EXE and you'll find more detailed info if you seek it.